Why do so many ABers post questions beginning with, "What is the definition of," when it would be so much easier to look the word up themselves, in an online dictionary? Are humans REALLY that lazy, nowadays?
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ANSWERS: 16
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In some cases yes...however, a particular definition of a word or cirumstance is relevant to the experiences of one's culture...so your question is dependent upon the particular circumstances and viewpoint of the questioner...and do we all have a headache, now???? ROTFL, and Mouse reaches for another beer....
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it might be a technical term. the definition could be too technical and so the person may require a simplified meaning.
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Yes people really are that lazy but they are spending their time on here. which makes it easier to ask here.
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In my mind, posting a question on AB requires more effort than simply looking it up. Maybe they are trying to avoid being lazy.
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Because you don't get points at Dictionary.com!
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The truth: most of the time it's for the points. :):)
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i no ay, Google it/ get a dictionary.
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Its most definitely about "point" no if's or buts about it. Its "points".Finaly, its all about the "points"+4 Great question Mensan++++
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I usually skip those because the dictionary on line would be more accurate. I'm also thinking it might be teen-agers doing their homework, not cool on ab. But the points do make sense. +5
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What is the definition of lazy? I suppose it could be people on AB who ask for definitions instead of looking in the dictionary but its more fun asking on AB than looking into a boring dictionary don't you think?
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Yea, sad isn't it.
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When I ask such questions I don't expect people to run to the dictionary. I am asking them what the word means to them. There is a huge disparity among us as to the meaning of words. When I answer such a question I don't run to the dictionary and look up the meaning of the word unless someone is using a word in a way that puzzles me...then I go to the dictionary to verify that my understanding of the meaning is correct and then I will "quote" what my dictionary says so there is no confusion. :)
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Not lazy just know some of us cant resist answering. they get points, we feel like smart arses.LOL
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Now that there are plenty of "ONLINE" dictionaries,how many AB'ers still have the use of a printed text home dictionary,such as the Oxford Concise Dictionary?
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Fair enough question. Maybe those who post thus just enjoy receiving an assortment of definitions from REAL PEOPLE rather than doing the work themselves,and I don't see anything much wrong with that. ...Now,where's that bellpush for ROOM SERVICE!!!!!
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If I asked that, it's because I wanted to know what other AB users thought it meant and then point out what it really meant if they were wrong. +3
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